Ricky Grant

Ricky Grant

iGaming.org Writer Crypto/Casino/Sports
Ricky is a bitcoin enthusiast and understands the significance of cryptocurrencies not just in the iGaming industry but in society. Ricky has a particular interest in the US Casino landscape, and anything related to this. His favorite casino table games are blackjack and baccarat.

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  • US Market
  • iGaming

Ricky's latest articles


Ho Chunk Gaming Beloit Casino Set For September 2026 Opening

Ho-Chunk Nation says Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit remains on schedule, with the casino portion planned to open on September 26, 2026 The casino project is one of eight that we are closely watching for 2026 here at iGamingorg Good to Know Construction began in October 2024 at Willowbrook and Colley roads in Beloit, after $610 million in..
4 hours ago

AGA Reports $78.6 Billion US Commercial Gaming Revenue In 2025

The American Gaming Association announced Tuesday in its annual State of the States report that US commercial gaming revenue reached $786 billion in 2025, up 91% from 2024 Good to Know Sports betting revenue climbed 226% to $1689 billion Online casino revenue reached $1073 billion across seven iGaming states Commercial operators..
5 hours ago

Portsmouth Casino Hotel Tops Off Ahead Of 2027 Opening

Portsmouth officials celebrated a key construction point for The Landing Hotel, the $65 million project rising beside Rivers Casino Portsmouth Good to Know The Landing Hotel is expected to open in early 2027 The eight-story hotel will add 106 rooms, including 32 suites The project is expected to create 200 temporary construction..
1 day ago

Century Casinos Q1 Revenue Jumps To $137.2 Million

Century Casinos reported higher first-quarter revenue, stronger operating earnings, and a smaller net loss as North American properties delivered better results Good to Know Net operating revenue rose 5% to $1372 million in Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDAR increased 24% to $249 million Net loss narrowed to $165 million from $206 million..
1 day ago

PAGCOR Caps Online Gaming Rebates In Philippines

PAGCOR has limited cash rebates and cash-back offers from online gaming operators as the regulator works to curb aggressive promotions Good to Know Cash rebates are now capped at 15% of player turnover or deposits for several online gaming categories Cash back may reach 15% for all e-games based on player net losses PAGCOR said..
1 day ago

Codere Online Q1 Net Gaming Revenue Hits €64.4 Million

Codere Online opened 2026 with record quarterly net gaming revenue and a return to profit, helped by stronger results in Spain and Mexico Good to Know Net gaming revenue reached €644 million, up 13% year over year Adjusted EBITDA rose to €60 million, up €42 million from Q1 2025 Net income reached €70 million after a €07..
1 day ago

Netherlands Considers Full Gambling Ad Ban

The Dutch government may add tighter gambling advertising restrictions, including a full ban, after officials said current safeguards still leave vulnerable players exposed Good to Know State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen said Cruks cannot fully block gambling ad exposure The Netherlands already bans untargeted gambling ads and..
1 day ago

Penn State Launches Know The Odds Gambling Awareness Program

Penn State has launched a new responsible gaming campaign as gambling becomes more visible around college campuses and across Pennsylvania Good to Know Penn State Collegiate Recovery Community is running the “Know the Odds” campaign The program focuses on early help, awareness, and less stigma around gambling addiction Happy..
2 days ago

Herndon Casino Plan Stalls As Town Leaders Back Local Ban

Herndon has put a proposed Northern Virginia casino project on hold after local opposition grew around a downtown site near the Metro corridor Good to Know The Herndon Planning Commission backed a resolution to restrict casino development Comstock had proposed a project on prime land near downtown Herndon A formal Herndon Town..
4 days ago

DraftKings Posts $21.1 Million Q1 Profit After Prior Year Loss

DraftKings opened 2026 with a stronger first quarter than Wall Street expected, helped by better sportsbook margins, tighter customer acquisition, and early traction from its Super App plan Good to Know DraftKings revenue rose 17% year over year to $165 billion Net profit reached $211 million after a $339 million loss a year..
4 days ago

Wynn Resorts Revenue Hits $1.86 Billion, UAE Casino Resort Faces Delay

Wynn Resorts ended the first quarter with higher revenue, stronger profit, and more cash returns to shareholders, while its UAE casino resort project continued to absorb major investment Good to Know Wynn Resorts Q1 revenue rose to $186 billion from $170 billion Net income attributable to Wynn reached $1205 million Wynn Al Marjan..
4 days ago

Light & Wonder Revenue Reaches $790 Million In Q1

Light & Wonder reported a mixed Q1 2026, with higher revenue and EBITDA growth offset by legal reserve costs tied to older cases Good to Know Revenue rose 21% year-on-year to $790 million Net income fell 366% to $52 million iGaming revenue increased 182%, while SciPlay revenue fell 74% Legal Costs Weigh On A Growing..
5 days ago

Entain BetStop Failures Raise Wider Self Exclusion Questions

Entain is under fresh compliance pressure in Australia after regulators found failures in how Ladbrokes AU and Neds AU handled BetStop self-excluded customers Good to Know ACMA found more than 500 breaches of national self-exclusion rules The case involved Ladbrokes AU and Neds AU, both owned by Entain Entain accepted an 18-month..
5 days ago

ZEAL Keeps 2026 Forecast As Q1 Revenue Hits €54.3 Million

ZEAL Network SE kept its 2026 outlook in place after a quarter where revenue grew, profit narrowed, and spending increased across games and charity lotteries Good to Know ZEAL reported Q1 2026 revenue of €543 million, up 6% from €511 million a year earlier EBITDA fell to €155 million as the group spent more on marketing,..
6 days ago

UK Gambling Reform Cost Fears Look Overstated In New Study

UK gambling reform may not carry the economic damage often claimed by the industry New research from NIESR and the University of Glasgow says most reduced gambling spend would likely move into other parts of the economy instead of disappearing Good to Know The study tested the highest white paper loss estimate of £812 million in..
6 days ago

Google Updates Gambling Ads Policy For Alberta iGaming Ahead of July 13 Launch

Google Ads has adjusted its gambling advertising rules for Alberta as the province prepares to open a regulated online sports betting and casino market on July 13 Good to Know Alberta licensed operators can run Google Ads brand awareness campaigns before wagering starts Ads must stay geo-restricted to Alberta and cannot target other..
6 days ago

Oklahoma Sweepstakes Casino Ban Reaches Governor Kevin Stitt

Oklahoma lawmakers have sent a sweepstakes casino ban to Gov Kevin Stitt after strong votes in both chambers The proposal now needs only his signature, or no action from him, to become law Good to Know Oklahoma SB 1589 targets online sweepstakes casinos and casino style dual currency platforms The House passed the bill 65 to 21..
6 days ago

Minnesota Votes To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos And Prediction Markets

Minnesota lawmakers passed two gambling bills on April 30, targeting online sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets with wide bipartisan support Both bills now head to the House before the May 18 session deadline Good to Know SF 4474 passed 62-3 and targets dual-currency sweepstakes casinos SF 4511 passed 56-10 and targets..
1 week ago

Bally’s Chicago Casino Reaches Final Beam Stage, Targets Early 2027 Opening

Bally’s has installed the final structural beam at its permanent Chicago casino site, keeping the $17 billion riverfront project on track for an early 2027 opening The 30-acre development is rising at the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site after earlier delays pushed the original 2025 target far back Good to Know Bally’s..
1 week ago

California Court Ruling Puts $400M North Fork Casino At Risk

A $400 million tribal casino resort planned for Madera County faces a fresh legal block after California Supreme Court declined to revisit a ruling against state approval for the project Good to Know The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians planned to open the casino resort in fall 2026 The project includes 100,000 square feet of..
1 week ago